Come spend an evening with us learning how to use your machine in a fun and friendly environment at Proto Buildbar.

Getting confortible with your machine is the first steps to successful sewing. It will save you time, money and frustration.

Ages 10 and up

Bring your machine (or let me know if you need one in advance, I have 4 extra machines you can use for free during class)

This is 2 classes in 1, Only $49 preregister HERE

1st hour~

Machine basics

Threading

Bobbin threading

Basic supplies

Needle sizes

Stitches

Trouble Shooting

2nd hour~

Pattern reading intro

Costuming

Measurements

Fabrics

Cancelation Policy

Tracy’s Sewing Studio is a very small indie business. We understand that things happen where you may need to reschedule or cancel. I have a strict no refund policy. I can give you credit up to one week before the class. If you need to cancel the week of your class I will not be able to fill your spot, there are no credits 5 full days before the class. Please be sure you can make it to class before signing up. Thank you for understanding!

Thank you,

Tracy

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Tracy McElfresh

Owner at Tracy's Sewing Studio

Tracy McElfresh is an alterations and fit specialist, Kettering Arts Council member, and Kettering resident. Tracy has a skillset built from multigenerational roots in the sewing and garment industries. Operating out of a studio located inside Rosewood Art Centre she provides alterations, garment design (including a strong passion for swimwear), formal and casual dressmaking, and sewing classes. Tracy founded a meetup group in 2014 called the Dayton Garment Designers Meet Up that is open to all newcomers at any skill level. In her free time, she is an avid writer and blogger and was a recognized award winner in 2018 as having one of the Best Dressmaker Blogs on the Planet from Blogspot. You can follow her work on Facebook and Instagram at TracySews.

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